- Notes: Globular masses. Skin color is black, but appears heavily fouled in between scattered oscules, which can be elevated as chimneys; they end in a conical collar. Interior creamy white. Fiber similar to Spongia sp. "obscura" smooth, thicker than Spongia sp. "obscura" shaggy. Definite identification pending.
- Author Reference: Lamarck, 1813)
Color: |
black |
Morphology: |
massive |
Consistency: |
soft |
tough |
Locations: |
Bahamas - Bimini |
Bahamas - Little San Salvador |
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay |
Images of Spongia sp. "tubulifera" fouled :